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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 837.30 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 837.30 and 269.96 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 837.30 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/837.30 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 837.30 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 226,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,037.51/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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